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"Wind Sand" is the literal translation. "Foong" as in Wind and "Sa" as in Sand. I have no idea what's in it, although "sand ginger" would be a good guess. They are my favourite deep fried chicken wings (well, the ones from Phnom Penh are the co-favourites). You can get them from that stall that sells the "Tiny Car" noodles.
You're right - I asked around that the Foong does mean 'wind' - and nobody knows why it is named that way. Perhaps the fact that it is fried - and the skin is dry (wind burned?) - gosh I am reaching here - but that's how they seem to come up with Chinese names for dishes sometimes.
I've also heard that the wings are very good.
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MizDucky - I think you picked the best treatment for the carp. For me (and most HK Cantonese) - fresh water fish always has a slightly muddy flavour that does not work well with simple steaming. Carp, in particular, seems to have a strong mud taste. In the Shanghai area - the fish is usually cooked with big flavors (chilis, sweet or sour, spicy hot pots) that work well with the meatiness of the carp flesh and fatty richness of the skin.
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The best Xiao Long Bao I've had in a food court is from that Shanghai stall in the Aberdeen Centre food court. Much better quality than I expected from a food court place. A serving of those plus the "Wind Sand" chicken wings from that other stall make a complete meal for me.
Wind Sand? Is that Foong Sai - where Foong mean's "Phoenix" denoting a chicken dish and Sai - is Sai Geung or Sand Ginger which is lesser galanga. Or is Wind Sand something completely different?
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Is BGBY still open? For some reason - I think it has closed down. I think the two best places are SR or SW. I like the SR version - which is a bit more rustic.
Ling, sorry that you had a bad experience at the public market - I don't think I've been to Beijing-Shanghai. I usually go to Xian - good lamb and thick noodle soup there. Generally, the food needs the dark vinegar to cut some of the richness. The food as Xian is close to what street food is like in China.
I also like the Singaporean place right by the entrance, the laska is rich and coconutty.
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The reservation tip is huge! thanks. How far, in general, should one make reservations for, say, a weekday lunch?
Also, just wanted to be sure, but are Kirin and the others you mentioned all cart dim sum, instead of ordering off of a menu? we think carts are more fun, but will go to Kirin because of your rec either way.
I think it always helps to make a reservation... but even then - if you reso is for something like 12:30 - don't expect to be seated right away.
Most of the better places are mostly ala carte - but sometime the kitchen will walk out with trays of specials for you try.
Carts Dim Sum
Sun Sui Wah (Main Street)
Imperial Chinese (Downtown)
Floata - I think (Chinatown)
Ala Cart
Kirin (Downtown, Cambie, Richomd)
Victoria (Downtown)
Shaing Garden (Richmond)
Gingeri (Richmond)
Jade (Richmond)
Places like Pink Pearl are also carts - but the quality may not be as high.
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Dude - glad you enjoyed your visit. Too bad about getting turned away due to lack of reso's - pretty standard practice in Vancouver (just in HK).
And you were able to find something that I did know you could get in Vancouver - ROAST GOOSE. I'm going to get me some.
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A chef friend of mine was travelling through Spain and with inlaws. They were at a smart little restaurant and were giving drink orders... MIL orders a proseco. Waiter says they don't have proseco but a good selection of cava. MIL proceeds to be argumentative with waiter over the lack of proseco and refuses the offer of a cava.
My chef friend was squirming like made trying to figure how she could defuse the situation without making anyone look bad... not sure how that turned out.
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Interesting about the prawns and the shrimp... Whenever we have gigantic shrimp labeled prawns available here in our stores (usually called colossol), it is also noted that they are from fresh water. The biggest local ones are usually 16 to 20 count.
I counted about 30 for the two pounds that I bought - but that includes the head (which was full of briny suck-a-licous goodness) which would be at least half the weight. So the ones I bought would be about a regular 30 count - a decent but not colossal size.
Can one get gulf shrimp still jumping around or are they block frozen on the boats? I would really love to try a real seafood boil with fresh shrimp along the Gulf Coast.
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With a support team like Mooshmouse and Canucklehead, you don't need Maidenform!...
Gives "Lending a Hand" a whole new meaning....
I actually did nothing - bought some groceries made a reservation and stuffed my face. No unlike my usual routine.
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Looks like there was a fire at the Double Double congee house on Kingsway and Vitoria. Perhaps a grease fire or a turf war with Congee House opening a new branch at Kingsway and Joyce...
Don't mess with these congee makers.... our you will end up as the hot pot special.
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Love the picture of the spot prawns! That's one of my favourite dishes ever. Where did you guys buy the char siew and the Peking duck from?
Lee got the meats in Richmond somewhere, I think, I'm sure he'll tell us. Aren't the prawns gorgeous? I'm also v glad that I picked up some new serving pieces last week, I think we used every dish I own yesterday!
The meats were all purchased at HK BBQ Master - under the Superstore on No.3 Road - based upon recomemdations from Ling and a number of other eGulleteers. You guys were right - probably the best Chinese BBQ around right now. People were waiting in line for the meats. Everything kept very well too - except of the roast belly which was insanely delicous when first chopped but did not hold as well.
The pancakes were really hard to find - but again on No.3 Road in the same mall as Hon's (right across actually) - there is a King Dim Sum that sells frozen stuff to take home. The pancakes came for $9 for 50 and once defrosted - steamed up quickly and beautifully. They said that they sell mostly to restaurants and the pancakes were of excellent quality.
Finally the prawns were also purchased in Richmond - on Westminster at Sun Tong (accross from the Richmond Public Market) - they were $9.99 a pound which were more expensive then $8.40 at other places. But they were all very lively, a good size, and excellent quality. I got about 2 pounds which were a generous quantity for starter. I love it when it is BC Spot Prawn season - they are so much sweeter and flavorful then farmed prawns.
The meal last night reminded me of the Sunday dinners that most Chinese families in Vancouver throw together. Some fresh seafood, something from the BBQ shop, and some good veggies. The only difference with Deborah's meal was I was able to locate some good Peking Duck pancakes and we bought some noodles instead of making our own starch. Thanks Deborah - for providing the venue!
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I've had them in HK - I don't recall the structure or flavors being some sort of radical departure from normal choux pastry and cream.
But what makes them over the top delicious is the insane freshness. Really enjoyable - in that fairground kind of way.
BTW - I am also sooo jealous that you live so close to Tartin - their sandwiches and cream pies slay me. How's the new Delfina pizza joint?
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Ah Leung - I am glad that you had a better experience than I.
When I was taken for lunch - everything was covered in the same sweet brown sauce. The dishes seemed thrown together - large chopped vegetables pieces passing as 'rustic'. I don't hold it against them that they don't serve "Nanjing" food - which is closer to Shanghainese - but there was no care in the food.
Perhaps it was the lunch rush, or perhaps the people I was with did not know how to order - but it was not a good experience. Seeing your pictures - I think I would have liked your home versions alot more.
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One thing I have to say about restaurants in Chinatown SF - do NOT eat at House of Nanking - it is really popular and you will see a huge line up in front of it. Baffling to me.
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When I lived in the Bay Area - we would hit Brothers and Wooden Charcoal BBQ House (here is a list of Korean places in the SF City proper). Both were good - Wooden Charcoal specialized in - you guessed it - Kalbi and Bulgogi grilled over charcoal.
If you make down to the South Bay - Santa Clara - there is a stretch of El Camino that has a alot of Korean places. My favorite place was Cornershop (2783 El Camino Real) - that has really great home style food. The side dishes and kimchee has reall quality ingredients - and were clearly house made. Kalbi tang, the cold buckwheat noodles, and fried chicken were things we always ordered. Here is a online review. A funny dish I liked ordering was their rice omelet. Not gourmet AT All - fried rice with ground beef and frozen veggies rolled in a soft omelet. Served with a bottle of ketchup - its like something someone's grandma would make and you and your friends would chow down on while watching tv in the rec room. All around Cornershop are fancier korean places for you to check out.
If you make it all the way down there - you MUST check out Saravana Bhavan - really excellent South Indian vegatarian food - delicous and it is also very reasonable. The dosa's and the tiffins are mmm mmmm. Here is a review that I found.
Hope you have a good time trying things out in SF.
Edited >>> I just read your request more closely - sorry about the south bay suggestions - perhaps not very practical...
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I would be remiss if I didn't make mention of the calibre of assistants for this course. Not only does Chef have the regular student helpers, but also the likes of eGullet luminaries Chef nwyles and HK Dave - who helped save my pan sauce last week. It is great for learning a lot on the fly.
Stop kissing ass !
I am ready if Chef Tony faints or something, to jump in, but be prepared, there will be yelling, screaming and lots of crying. The first order of business will be to get Brian into the "gimp" outfit, complete with the red rubberball mouthpiece.
Uhh... won't that just result in some REAL ASS KISSING. I guessing pictures from that particular class won't be making it onto thread. Thankfully.
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I'm assuming that was the same day I ran into your group of 4 there. The service that day was the worst I have ever seen there. I'm glad to hear that they have had some changes. Maybe I'll give it another try. I haven't returned since that day either! (I actually tried once for lunch to find that they were no longer open for lunch.)
Cheers!
Actually - that was a better service day! I had gone a couple of nights before to check things out - and the service was even worse. Really clueless. If things have improved - it may be worth checking out - but that patio is really cramped - and would not be a factor in my decision to go or not.
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Ugh - I hate it when I agree with the Gillster (Gillerator? Gillarama? Her Gillness?) - but I have generally been underwhelmed by the food and overwhelmed by prices. Service is surly if they don't think you are going to be a high roller etc... I could sort of stomach this if Tojo's was offering you an experience a la Nobu. But they don't - the place is decorated in early grubby Miami Vice and the last thing I want to see while I am trying to eat are pictures of Gino Vanelli smiling down at me.
I understand that they are contemplating a move - I hope that a change in surroundings re-invigorates them. There are alot of top notch Japanese restaurants in Vancouver - Tojo's is not the only game in town.
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I am fan of Nu's - I think the food is very good and the deck is outstanding. Plus an excellent selection of cooling drinks.
A Gill really dug her O617 experience - but I am not such a fan. And I am not just trying to be contrarian with Ms Gill. The deck is very small - and you really feel like you are someone's little porch rather than a restaurant deck. Plus the deck is west facing and you get a full on sunstroke if you sit there at the wrong time of day.
I've been a number of times - but the service has been very spotty. The first time I went with friends - we were completely ignored - despite ordering a number of drinks and three full on courses. I think we were not pretty enough for them.
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Deb
Great looking blog - I am digging the krishna orange walls... ohmmmmmmm....
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Just a heads up - my mother went to Sea Harbour for dim sum just this past weekend and said it was not very good and pretty pricey to boot. I have no first hand knowledge - but I just wanted to let you know. I've been for dinner - and it is always very good - so this bad report is surprising.
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Just a caveat - the menu on their website seems out of date. They are serving a colder weather menu (though it has been really warm here in the past few days). Still delicious though.
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I've been working on a long term project up here for the past few months and have posted about some of my eating experiences. I love the Waterfront also - I think it is the best spot in Kelowna right now. The specifics were posted here.
If you make a return trip to the Okanagan you will find lots of places to choose from.
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I miss Chiyoda... where will I go for my gindara (black cod robatayaki) lunch!!
I feel your pain! I miss their grilled makeral lunches already. So rich and fatty - and fresh fresh fresh - you got a 6 month dose of Omega 3 in one sitting. Only downside was that your breath smelled like you had been licking a dolphin all afternoon.
Contemplating a meal of tomalley from lobsters?
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Yes Yes Yes. The tommally has a rich briny texture that is delicious. If you have ever sucked the head of the crawfish - you know what I mean.
Actually I wonder if this warning applies to crawfish, shrimp, or other crustaceans? Especailly the tommally from Dungeness crab - which is really delicous stirred into hot fried rice.